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APAC market cap rankings rewritten by AI, memory and China’s banks, reveals GlobalData

Asia-Pacific’s (APAC) corporate market capitalization rankings underwent a sharp reshuffle in the third quarter of 2026, with artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure emerging as the dominant force behind the region’s biggest valuation gains. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) retained the top spot, but the more striking shift was the surge in memory and semiconductor names, while […]
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Global insurers enter selective cycle as healthcare pressure collides with higher investment yields, finds GlobalData

The world’s largest insurers are undergoing a sharp market-cap rotation, with investors favoring businesses that can combine disciplined underwriting, resilient investment income and capital generation. Asian life insurers and leading P&C players are gaining ground, while healthcare and selected global insurers face pressure from medical-cost inflation, catastrophe losses and shifting interest-rate expectations, according to GlobalData, […]
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Wall Street giants lose ground as sovereign policy and monetary tightening reshape global banking valuations, says GlobalData

A fundamental restructuring of global banking valuations is underway as investors increasingly reward sovereign policy support, balance-sheet resilience, and aggressive shareholder distributions over traditional loan growth. Fueled by China’s aggressive recapitalization and Japan’s historic monetary tightening, Asian and select European lenders are aggressively closing the valuation gap on Wall Street’s vulnerable, investment-banking-dependent giants, reveals GlobalData, […]
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UK VC funding value soars 130% YoY through August 2026 despite flat deal activity, reveals GlobalData

The UK venture capital (VC) landscape recorded strong funding value growth of 130% year-on-year (YoY) during January–August 2026, even as transaction activity remained broadly flat at 1%. The divergence highlights the market’s ability to attract big investments, strengthening its position within global venture landscape, says GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead […]
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India VC market loses ground during January-August 2026 as global funding surges, reveals GlobalData

India’s venture capital (VC) market lost momentum in January–August 2026, as deal activity fell 12% while funding value slipped 2% year-on-year (YoY), widening its divergence from major global markets. The slowdown signals greater investor selectivity, with India’s share of global transactions and funding declining, reshaping capital deployment and startup financing conditions across sectors and the […]
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Influencers see Meta VR Glasses as potential gamechanger for virtual reality and spatial computing, says GlobalData

Meta Platforms’ debut of its 100-gram VR Glasses ignited extensive discussions among tech influencers on X. Many influencers framed the lightweight device as the form factor spatial computing needs to compete directly with heavier headsets such as the Apple Vision Pro. Conversations centered Meta’s to offload the battery and processing unit to an external pocket […]
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APAC deal activity falls 8% YoY in first eight months of 2026 amid M&A slump, reveals GlobalData

Deal activity across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region declined during January to August 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, in line with the global trend. Subdued deal-making sentiment, ongoing macroeconomic volatility, and selective capital deployment continued to impact deal landscape. The total number of deals (comprising mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture […]
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Global deal activity falls 4% YoY during January–August 2026, finds GlobalData

Persistent macroeconomic uncertainty, elevated financing costs, and geopolitical headwinds continued to weigh on dealmaking activity, resulting in a 4% year-on-year (YoY) decline in the total number of deals (comprising mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture capital (VC)) announced globally during January–August 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, according to GlobalData, a […]
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Influencers see UPI MDR introduction in India as vital step for ecosystem monetization, reveals GlobalData

The introduction of a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Person-to-Merchant (P2M) Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above INR 2,000 ($20.8) has sparked substantial debate among influencers on X. Influencers see the measure as an attempt to create a durable revenue base for banks, acquirers, and payment platforms, but they also expect merchants to test […]
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Influencers see Apple’s latest iPhone launch as strategic pricing reset to lift premium mix, reveals GlobalData

Apple’s latest product launch during the recent “Surprise and Shine” event sparked strong reactions from influencers on X. While the iPhone Duo’s price drew immediate attention, influencers also pointed to Apple’s simultaneous price increases across older and mainstream iPhone models as evidence that the company is resetting the pricing structure of its wider portfolio. Many […]
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Apple India hiring points to deeper AI and engineering ambitions, says GlobalData

Apple is deepening its technology footprint in India, with recent hiring focused on artificial intelligence (AI), data platforms, software engineering, cloud infrastructure, automation, Apple Ads, Siri language capabilities, and manufacturing intelligence. The recruitment activity indicates Apple’s focus on India for advanced engineering and operational technology capabilities, according to the Job Analytics Database of GlobalData, a […]
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Apple China hiring signals AI push, says GlobalData

Apple is deepening its technology and operational capabilities in China, with recent hiring spanning artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning alongside data infrastructure, supply chain, privacy and export compliance. The breadth of recruitment signals a strategic shift toward building a more integrated technology ecosystem, reinforcing China’s role in Apple’s innovation, operations and regional business strategy, […]
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APAC companies dominate 2026 Forbes Global 2000 list, reveals GlobalData

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region dominated the 2026 Forbes Global 2000 list, with 792 APAC-headquartered companies contributing to 34% ($18.7 trillion) of the total aggregate revenue ($54.8 trillion) of all companies featured in the list, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. North America stood second, with 668 companies generating a combined revenue of […]
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Influencers see Nvidia’s Hugging Face deal as strategic bet to control AI’s distribution layer, reveals GlobalData

Nvidia’s reported $12.9 billion agreement to acquire Hugging Face sparked discussions among influencers on X, with many framing the deal as Nvidia securing the distribution layer for open-source AI models rather than buying a software business. The surge in discussions focused on why the company is paying such a high price for a platform with […]
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India VC deals down, funding value edges up in January–July 2026, reveals GlobalData

India’s venture capital (VC) funding landscape experienced mixed market dynamics during the first seven months (January-July) of 2026. The total number of VC deals announced declined by 13% and total funding recorded a modest year-on-year (YoY) growth of 5%, reveals GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “This […]
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UK VC funding value soars 113% YoY despite flat deal activity during January–July 2026, finds GlobalData

The UK’s venture capital (VC) ecosystem demonstrated remarkable resilience during the first seven months (January–July) of 2026, recording a more than two-fold (113%) expansion year-on-year (YoY) in total capital deployed despite stagnant deal volume, reveals GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The trend suggests a pronounced shift […]
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